Harvest authorization levels are determined by recent trends in harvest, hunter success and turkey reproduction, as well as hunter densities and field reports of turkey abundance.

"The fall turkey season provides a much different experience for turkey hunters than does the spring hunt, and we have a dedicated group of hunters that enjoy pursuing turkeys in the fall woods — in particular, those who hunt turkeys with dogs," said Mark Witecha, Department of Natural Resources upland wildlife ecologist.

The department first initiated a fall turkey season in 1989 after an increase and expansion of turkeys throughout the state. Since then, hunters have been able to pursue turkeys during both fall and spring seasons.

"Total fall permit sales have declined from the highs of the early 2000s, and fewer turkeys are being harvested during the fall season as a result," said Witecha. "Turkey harvest totals reflect a number of factors, including turkey population size, weather conditions, and hunter participation and effort, and we have seen participation decline as hunters balance fall turkey hunting with many other hunting opportunities available that time of year."

To learn more about Wisconsin's wild turkeys, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword "turkey."

They also will be holding a cribbage tournament on Saturday only. Check-in will be at 11 a.m. and play starts at 11:30 a.m. with a 100 percent payout.

Call Carl Walesh at 920-794-8381 for more details.

• The 2018 Manitowoc Chapter of Walleyes For Tomorrow Banquet will be March 17 at City Limits in Manitowoc.

Fish stories and refreshments begin at 5 p.m. and the banquet will start at 7 p.m.

Each ticket includes meal and a door prize ticket. Many opportunities will be available to win thousands of dollars worth of sporting equipment, including fishing and hunting equipment, guns, kayak and more on numerous boards, raffles and silent auctions.

All proceeds help improve walleye spawning habitat in Wisconsin as well as local Manitowoc County projects.

Tickets are $35 prior to the banquet and $40 at the door and are limited to 400.

Call Randy Schleis at 920-323-3863 for tickets or more details.

• Westshore Sportsman’s Club, 11267 Lakeshore Road, Two Rivers, is offering its hunter safety course. This course is a total of five classes starting from 6 to 9 p.m. April 23. This will be orientation night and the first class.

For orientation night, a parent/guardian must attend for students younger than 18 to sign consent forms. They also welcome the parent/guardian to their classes as observers.

Remaining four class dates will be April 25, April 28, April 30 and May 2.

Weekday classes are 6-9 p.m. and the Saturday, April 28, class will be 8 a.m.-noon.

Cost is $10 per person.

To register, call Donna Guerin at 920-965-0344 or email at marieguerin84@gmail.com, Mike Casebeer at 920-553-1255, or Brad Blaha at 920-794-1568.

• Manitowoc Gun Club is holding its 42nd annual gun show Sunday at City Limits, 3627 County Road CR, 2 miles south of Manitowoc.